“Defying Gravity” from Wicked
Stephen Schwartz, arr. Steve Tramack
featuring Samantha Tramack, solo
^“Hey Jude”
John Lennon and Paul McCartney,
arr. Jay Giallombardo
“I'm Still Standing”
Elton John and Bernie Taupin, arr. Melody Hine
Alexandria A Cappella Collective
Joe Cerutti, Jr., Artistic Director
“Sakura” (in Japanese)
Japanese traditional song (from “Sakura Sakura”),
arr. Maiko Chiba, pianist/composer of
Japanese Choral Society of Washington
“I’ve Been Workin’ on the Railroad” (in Japanese)
Traditional American Folk Song
^“America the Beautiful” (in English)
Katharine Lee Bates, arr. Maiko Chiba
Japanese Choral Society of Washington
Kimiko Shimada, Artistic Director
“Ikan Kekek”
Traditional Malay Song, arr. Yu Hang Tan
“Be Who You Are”
Music by Ryan Main, text by Bethany Unruh
^“Don't Worry, Be Happy”
Words and Music by Bobby McFerrin
National Children’s Chorus, DC Chapter
Dr. Allan Laiño, Conductor
Selections from Elijah, Op. 70
Felix Mendelssohn
^“Be the Change”
Marc Kaplan and Colin Britt
The Washington Chorus
Dr. Eugene Rogers, Artistic Director
“Spiritual Medley”
arr. Gary Hines, Nolan Williams, and Paul Gatling
Simone Paulwell, Soprano
^“We Need More Love”
Roderick Giles, composer and soloist
Trinity Choir of the Alfred Street Baptist
Joyce Garrett, Director;
Melvin Bryant, Jr., Accompanist
*^ “United in Purpose”
Rollo Dilworth
*^ “Lean On Me”
Bill Withers
*^ “Don’t Stop Believin’”
Journey
*Combined chorus numbers
^Audience participation numbers